A resolution requesting
the Metropolitan Government General Sessions Court judges to return fines imposed
that exceeded the $50 maximum permitted under the Constitution of the State
of Tennessee.

WHEREAS, the courts of
Tennessee have recently ruled that it is illegal for the General Sessions Court
judges to impose fines of more than fifty dollars ($50) unless affixed by a
jury or imposed as a penalty of a remedial nature; and

WHEREAS, General Sessions
Court judges have fined numerous people more than $50 in fines, and it is fitting
and proper that the General Sessions Court return funds collected on such fines.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

SECTION 1. That the Metropolitan
County Council hereby goes on record as requesting the Metropolitan Government
General Sessions Court judges to return fines imposed that exceeded the $50
maximum permitted under the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.

SECTION 2. That the Metropolitan
Clerk is directed to send a certified copy of this Resolution to each Metropolitan
General Sessions Court judge.

SECTION 3. That the General
Sessions Court judges are further requested to inform The Metropolitan Council
of the feasibility and/or the actions taken in compliance with the request contained
in Section 1 thereof, not later than sixty (60) days after the adoption of this
Resolution.

SECTION 4. That this Resolution
shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.